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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176,412.78, 264,519.54 and 58,052.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176,412.78, 264,519.54 and 58,052.34 is: 87,045.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176,412.78 : 264,519.54 = 58,052.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176,412.78/264,519.54 = 58,052.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176,412.78x = 264,519.54 × 58,052.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176,412.78x = 15,355,978,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,355,978,272.72/176,412.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87,045.72

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